General Dentist

DentistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$208k-$247k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Bonus based on performance

About the Role

Upland Dental Group and Implant Center is looking for a skilled and compassionate General Dentist to join our growing team in Upland, CA. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality dental care in a patient-focused environment where your expertise and passion for dentistry can truly shine.

Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive dental exams, diagnoses, and treatment planning for a diverse patient base
  • Provide a full range of general dentistry services including fillings, extractions, crowns, and bridges
  • Deliver implant consultations and coordinate implant treatment planning and placement
  • Educate patients on oral health, preventive care, and treatment options
  • Collaborate with dental hygienists, assistants, and administrative staff to ensure seamless patient care
  • Maintain accurate and thorough patient records and documentation
  • Stay current with advancements in dental technology and continuing education

Requirements

  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from an accredited program
  • Active California Dental License in good standing
  • Experience in general dentistry; implant experience is a plus
  • Proficiency in restorative, cosmetic, and preventive dental procedures
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a patient-centered approach
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
  • Current CPR/BLS certification

About Us

Upland Dental Group and Implant Center is a trusted dental practice proudly serving the Upland, CA community with comprehensive general and implant dentistry services. Our patients love us for our gentle, personalized approach and our commitment to delivering beautiful, lasting results. We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment where dental professionals are valued, respected, and empowered to do their best work.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Restorative dentistryCosmetic dentistryPatient educationTeam collaboration

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 49 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 41% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$228k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $206k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$208k–$247kDentist median $260k (middle half $203k–$275k)424 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$206k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in California574 active5,667 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 41% no call · 82% no weekends49 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia healthcare professional listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $25k) · 4% offer loan repayment573 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dentist Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

20 jobs · 16 employers
7
<$290k
11
$290k-360k
0
$360k-430k
0
$430k-500k
2
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

17 jobs · 16 employers
CME allowance
76% this job
401k / retirement match
65% this job
Sign-on bonus
29%
Loan repayment
12%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

General Dentist

Dental365 · Lynbrook, New York

$150k-$500k
#2

General Dentist

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics · Waco, Texas

$300k-$500k
#3

Lead Dentist

$250k-$350k
#4

Dentist

$250k-$350k
+ 18 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Dentist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
Bonus based on performance

Living in Upland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$748k
Typical market rent
$2,392/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.